Master of Drug Discovery and Development
Victoria University of Wellington

Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
NZD 42,868.00
NZD 42,868.00
NZD 10,000.00
NZD 0.00
1 Years
Course Overview
The Master of Drug Discovery and Development is an intensive one-year programme designed to prepare you for a career in pharmaceutical science. It blends biological sciences with chemistry to help you understand and apply the whole drug discovery process. You will learn how to identify drug targets, design and create new drugs, and assess their safety and effectiveness. This drug discovery course also teaches how to protect intellectual property, evaluate the costs of drug development, and understand the stages of pre-clinical trials and... Read more
The Master of Drug Discovery and Development is an intensive one-year programme designed to prepare you for a career in pharmaceutical science. It blends biological sciences with chemistry to help you understand and apply the whole drug discovery process. You will learn how to identify drug targets, design and create new drugs, and assess their safety and effectiveness. This drug discovery course also teaches how to protect intellectual property, evaluate the costs of drug development, and understand the stages of pre-clinical trials and clinical trials. The programme includes both academic and practical training, allowing you to match your interests and career goals. It is ideal for students with backgrounds in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacy, or pharmacology. Through this course, you will acquire the skills necessary for pharmaceutical drug development and therapeutic research, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for both people and animals.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Drug Discovery and Development are well-prepared for many career paths in the pharmaceutical and health sectors. With strong skills in pharmaceutical drug development, pre-clinical trials, and therapeutics research, you can work in drug discovery teams in companies, universities, or research institutes. This drug discovery course also opens doors to roles in drug regulatory authorities, where you can help assess the safety and compliance of new drugs. You may choose to work in patent assessment or continue your journey with PhD studies. Many graduates find opportunities in commercial pharmaceutical development, veterinary therapeutics, or public health... Read more
Graduates of the Master of Drug Discovery and Development are well-prepared for many career paths in the pharmaceutical and health sectors. With strong skills in pharmaceutical drug development, pre-clinical trials, and therapeutics research, you can work in drug discovery teams in companies, universities, or research institutes. This drug discovery course also opens doors to roles in drug regulatory authorities, where you can help assess the safety and compliance of new drugs. You may choose to work in patent assessment or continue your journey with PhD studies. Many graduates find opportunities in commercial pharmaceutical development, veterinary therapeutics, or public health organisations. The broad, practical knowledge you gain will help you succeed in research, government, and private sector jobs related to the development and regulation of new medicines.
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Course Summary
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Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
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1 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Feb,Mar,July,Nov
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NZD 42,868.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
NZD 42,868.00 -
Scholarship
NZD 10,000.00 -
NZD 0.00/Year
Application Fees -
NZD 20,000.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.70